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T140 MGY

1999 Rover 620

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,093 mi
Last recorded61,093 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 62087,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 MGY
MakeRover
Model620
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,278 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 57,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,789 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,727 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,044 miles

front tyres worn on edges

offside front drive shaft corroded

rear number plate faded

unable to open rear doors from inside vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,303 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation inside nearside rear light unit

driver seat upright torn

rear brakes squeaking

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,820 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 33,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,746 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2008 31,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2008 31,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brake light bulb not working

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres outer walls in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

steel road wheel(spare)fitted to offside rear hub

Fail 7 Mar 2007 29,615 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2007 29,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyre side walls cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,404 miles

front outer drive shaft gaitors perishing

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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T140 MGY is a 1999 Rover 620 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 87,890 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T140 MGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T140 MGY is a 1999 Rover 620, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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